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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 56.07 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 56.07 and 34.50 is: 47.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 56.07 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/56.07 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 56.07 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 1,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934.42/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.59

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